Catalogue for the exhibition of the Green Vault and the collections in Ambras Castle, as well as loans from other well-known collections (2012, 239 pages). In the 16th century, the first universal collections, so-called "cabinets of curiosities" (also known as art chambers), were created at the European royal courts. Literal quote: "These things are truly worthy of being in the same chamber of pleasure," Elector August of Saxony. He was on friendly terms with Archduke Ferdinand II (Ambras). The basis was often rare wonders of nature (e.g. turtle shells, corals, ivory or tortoise shell, etc.) and objects made from them. Ambras Castle (Innsbruck) is one of the oldest museums in the world that has been preserved in its original location. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Art books   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany   |   Artist: Sabine Haag (Herausgeber) | Similar pieces